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Compare HLTH vs. IXJ
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the VanEck Global Healthcare Leaders ETF (HLTH) and the iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
HLTH | IXJ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 60 | 256 |
Median incremental investment | $537.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,343.36 | $1,740.44 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
HLTH | IXJ | |
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Strategy | HLTH.AX was created on 2020-09-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. The Fund aims to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of the Reference Index in Australian dollars. | IXJ.AX was created on 2001-11-13 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of global biotechnology, healthcare, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals companies and may include large-, mid- or smallcapitalisation stocks |
Top 3 holdings | Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Ltd (2.70 %) Corcept Therapeutics Inc (2.44 %) Shionogi & Co Ltd (2.41 %) | Eli Lilly and Company (8.25 %) UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (5.81 %) Johnson & Johnson (4.72 %) |
Top 3 industries | Health Care (100.00 %) Other (9.88 %) | Other (99.98 %) Communication Services (0.02 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (68.78 %) Japan (13.50 %) Denmark (7.34 %) | United States (99.97 %) |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.46 % |
Key Summary
HLTH | IXJ | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | MarketGrader Developed Markets ex-Australia Health Care Index - AUD | S&P Global 1200 Healthcare Sector Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.46 % |
Price | $10.79 | $133.88 |
Size | $47.269 million | $1.288 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 88.91 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.58 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/09/2020 | 11/03/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HLTH | IXJ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 60 | 256 |
Median incremental investment | $537.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,343.36 | $1,740.44 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
HLTH | IXJ | |
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HLTH | IXJ |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |